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Though we have so many modern conveniences, we are all busy. But what if we are too busy!? Jesus had the greatest responsibility and mission and yet here we find him not too busy to spend time with his Father.
Jesus faced rejection—and so do we. The pain is real, but how we respond matters. Let’s respond like He did.
By looking at the temptation of Jesus, we can see how He prepared and overcame the devil.
The modern Church has gone from making disciples to arguing about personal preferences. Listen to this message as we examine the calling and process of biblical discipleship.
God's word confirms your identity. In this passage we see God confirming Jesus's identity though the world may disagree Jesus is who He is because God said so!
As we finish the book of Hosea, we see God's sacrificial love on display as Israel is exhorted to return to their Lord. The promise is that God will ransom them and heal their backsliding. This is the promise offered to every soul that turns to God through Christ.
When looking at John the Baptist we see true and Biblical spiritual leadership-not one that leans for themselves, but one that answers a greater calling.
In Hosea 11:12-12:14, God compares the nation of Israel and the nation of Judah, while delivering messages (through the prophet) to both.
How did Jesus “mature” while being man and God? And, what lessons can we learn on how we should grow up?
Culture has shifted the church from a body that serves Jesus to consumers that boast in our brand.
In some of the most tender imagery Hosea has given us so far, God tells Israel that He holds them in His arms like children. We see the heart of God on display as He asks, "how can I give thee up?" We see the promises of God for the future of Israel. As you listen to this message, ponder the absolute and unwavering love that God has for you and be encouraged!
The greatest gift given to mankind shall be called Jesus-for He shall save His people from their sins.
Culture has shifted the church from being a body that cares for one another to a group that just assembles when I feel like it. Unfortunately, the sermon audio has been lost, but we have provided a brief summary of the message for your reflection and benefit as the series progresses.
Hosea chapter ten details what Israel is, and what Israel shall be. They had plowed two furrows next to each other: one to God and one to their idols. But God will not share His glory and Israel will reap what they had sown. The same thing is true in our own lives as well. God will not share His glory. The call to Israel was simple: now is the time to seek the Lord and sow righteousness. When this is done, the harvest will be mercy. This is the call for us today. Seek the Lord. Sow righteousness. Reap mercy.
God chose Israel to be a special people. This unmerited favor was met with shocking betrayal as the people wandered from God to serve idols. In this lesson we see the devastating reward for wandering. The key lesson for us? We cannot continually sow to sin in our lives without harvesting the consequences. Join us as we look at some of the devastating rewards for Israel's wanderings.
In Hosea 8, we see the law of sowing and reaping applied to the Israelites. They had sown to the wind and would reap the whirlwind. Just like in our own lives, they experienced the upfront and the hidden costs of sin. God had appointed a place and way of worship, but the people went their own way. Popular thought today says there are many roads to peace with God, but is this what the Bible says? Join us as we look at Hosea 8.
As God continues to lay out His case against Israel, we discover how badly He wanted to heal them. We also see how dead set Israel was to continue in her sins. God loves to rescue sinners and draw them to Himself. So much so, that if we die in our sins, we cannot lay that at His feet. Through several different word pictures, Hosea reveals to Israel that their refusal to be healed caused them to be worthless, senseless, and useless. In Christ, we have freedom and victory in life. It is ours based on our being in Christ. Will we live out those truths and redeem the time? Join us as we examine Hosea 7.
The Humble King-Luke 2:1-7. A powerful king is now in authority of the modern world but he is no match for the King who is coming to be born
Coming home to the Lord is sometimes the hardest thing to do, but it is absolutely the best thing for us. God shows us His heart for His people in Hosea 6, and the message is clear: God's correction is for our benefit. He wounds Israel to bind her up. At the end of the day, Israel missed the heart of the matter. Simply put, God wants the heart - the inner man. God is far more concerned with who we are than how we appear. Join us as we dive to the heart of the matter.
In Hosea 5, God utters two phrases over Israel. The first is, "I know," and the second is, "I will go." With these two phrases, God tells the people that He is aware of their determination toward sin and His own determination in their judgment. For those who are in Christ, the blessed truth is that God knows you wholly and love you completely. The judgment for your sin was poured out upon the Lord Jesus Christ. Join us tonight as we look at Israel's determination and doom.
Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD…before the promised Messiah even arrives, we see praise to the Lord.
How often do we ask little of God? Is God just someone to give a little patience with our kids or help us get to work on time or is he a powerful healer who can take us through the deepest of valleys. Take a listen and hear how God wants to work in your life if we would only ask.
Evangelist Bill Prater takes us through David’s experience with grief in the Psalms and testimony of the loss of his son.
Join us as Pastor Bill Prater takes us through Ephesians and his own testimony of how forgiveness can heal your life.
In 2 Samuel 9, King David shows enormous grace to Mephibosheth by inviting him into sonship. This was done not due to Mephibosheth's worth, but for Jonathan's sake. Like Mephibosheth, we are all lame and outcast from the King's table. For Christ's sake, God offers grace and forgiveness. Join us as we examine what it looks like to eat from this table of grace.
Satan has a plan to destroy believers. The bad news is that he is a committed and cunning enemy. The good news is the Bible clue us in to the attacks he will use. Join us tonight as Bro. Prater offers us insights into victory in the Christian life.
Can we reach a point where God lets us go? Romans 1 tells us that God turns people over to a reprobate mind and in our lesson from Hosea, we see that Israel reached this point as a nation. God's message is that Israel's whoredoms were so engrained they were to be left alone. He even warns the nation of Judah to keep separate. Are there people, places, or things that threaten to drag you away from your walk with the Lord? Heed the warnings from Hosea and separate yourself to godliness today!
The greatest promise in Scripture is arriving and fulfilled-and it comes to a young lady named, Mary. Here is the great promise and hope, that guarantee extends to us today.
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. This is God's message to the Israelites. They had knowledge, but they rejected it and forgot it. The result is that sin took their hearts elsewhere. This same thing can happen in the life of a believer. God's sacrificial love will not let us go, but it will not let us off the hook, either. Join us as we look at what happens when God's people are led astray.
As we begin our new series from the Book of Luke, we start with a breaking of the 400 years of silence as Gabriel comes to a man name named Zacharias.
God gave Hosea a strange but specific command in chapter one. Hosea was to go and take a certain kind of woman. And he obeyed. In chapter three, it becomes obvious that Gomer has returned to her old ways. God gives Hosea another command as strange as the first: Go buy Gomer back to yourself. This is a wonderful picture of grace, forgiveness, mercy, and redemption. But, there are stipulations and safeguards. There are also consequences for sin. God had controversy with Israel. Does He have controversy with you? In this lesson, we see the biblical law of sowing and reaping, or cause and effect, on clear display.
The love God has for His people is both severe and sincere. In Hosea chapter two, we see both of these aspects on display. God loves His people enough to judge their sin and cut them off from falling further away. This seems severe, but it is for their own good. God also loves His people enough to allure them back to Himself, providing comfort and hope. This severe and sincere love is for you as well! Join us as we examine God's judgment, grace, mercy, and love through the lens of Hosea.
As we close out II Samuel, we see David getting right with God. What a powerful text as we learn how to come before God after we have blown it.
A nobody with nothing has just seen a great victory but it’s not over. He must continue…
In our first lesson out of the book of Hosea, we set the stage for what is happening in Judah, Israel, and the world around them. Once the context is set, we go verse by verse through the first chapter of this minor prophet. We see that God's orders are difficult, but require action. We see Hosea's obedience to God's command and the coming judgment for Israel outlined in Hosea's life. Finally, we see that in spite of the judgment Israel must walk through, God's love and promises will not fail. Be encouraged! God's love for His children is unbreakable! Even when we walk through the consequences of our sin, His sacrificial love is leading the way.
What is it and how can we avoid it? Take a listen now to see the sin that gets more people later in life or after many years of serving the Lord.
We saw how God calls a nobody, now we will see how God uses a nobody with nothing. When it feels like all we have as God, take courage to His calling-“If God be for us, who can be against us”
In Genesis 3:15, God promises a coming Seed that will crush the serpent's head. As time moves forward, God rules and overrules in the affairs of men and keeps His promises. In this last lesson on Genesis 1-11, we trace the Messianic Seed line from Noah's son, Shem, all the way to Abram (Abraham), the Father of the Jewish people. In this message we are encouraged to rest in God's faithful promises and in His power to work in our lives.
As we begin our new sermon series entitled, Near to Impossible, we look at a man named Gideon. God called him where he was both physically and mentally. He called him to a high calling. How was this going to be done…take a listen to find out
God's plan and command was for mankind to fill the earth and subdue it. In Genesis 11, we see that the people of earth were determined to stay in one place and make a name for themselves. In this lesson, we look at the rebellion of the people and the judgment of God. We examine a few extra-biblical sources regarding what the tower may have signified, and what part Nimrod played in all of this. Ultimately, we see that God's will is going to be accomplished as He confuses the languages and mankind is forced to spread apart. This dispersion leads to many different languages and people groups.
David was used by the Lord to further establish a nation and its people. Though David had many mistakes, he was a man after God’s own heart and had a reputation that sought to help and grow others around him.
Jesus called Peter from fishing with the phrase “follow me.” But Peter denied the Lord and returned to fishing. In this message, we examine the reunion between Peter and the Lord and discover that Jesus meets us where we are and restores us to service.
Genesis 10 details what came from Noah's sons and their families. In this lesson we examine where these descendants spread in the world and some of the people groups that came from them. We trace the Seed line of the Messiah through Shem and his descendants and point out historical markers along the way. All of this is in preparation for Messiah. Through the Messiah all the nations of the earth will be blessed and the Bride of Christ will contain people from every nation, kindred, tribe, and tongue!
Noah stood and preached righteousness in the face of the entire world. Quite literally. But even Noah was susceptible to sin and shame. Furthermore, not all of Noah's children had godly character. There are lessons for us to learn as we look at Noah's failure and the resulting curses and blessings. Join us as we look at questions like: What was Ham's sin? Why curse Canaan? And even: Is there encouragement for parents with wayward children?
As we start a new year, let’s examine the excuses we give and seek to avoid them as God calls us to go forward!
As we consider this chapter and the very close similarities to Psalm 18, we are reminded of David's journaling, meditation and desire to be close to the Lord.
When Noah leaves the Ark, he builds an altar. His sacrifice is one of thanksgiving to God. God accepts Noah's worship and determines to stay future judgments of the magnitude and likeness of the Flood. This common grace is the reason for mankind's continued existence. God's covenant continues in effect to this day and we are all beneficiaries. Listen as we detail the blessings that God poured out on Noah, his family, and all of Creation through His covenant.
As we finish our series on finding Joy from Christmas passages, we look at Jesus to see his maturity-from baby to adulthood. Listen to this “Kids Sunday” message as we see Jesus go from child to adult.
As we continue our series through 2 Samuel, during this chapter we see how giant problems seem to consistently come, whether it's your doing or someone else's
The global flood was a cataclysmic event that changed everything about the world, including its inhabitants. It is hard to imagine the wholesale destruction as the fountains of the deep were broken up and the windows of heaven were opened. In His justice and mercy, God judges the world while providing a way to be saved. Join us as we examine Noah's Flood.
As we continue our II Samuel series, take a minute to learn a few lessons from an unnamed wise woman.
With all the business in our society sometimes we forget or ignore the importance of spending time with our God. We make time for what we love and other things are stealing our heart and our joy.
The Bible tells us that Noah walked with God and found favor. Noah and his family were spared the devastation of the flood. The corruption on the earth had reached such levels that God Himself stepped in to bring to ruin what mankind had been ruining since the Fall. We see God's mercy in His interactions with Noah. He gives Noah the plan of escape, He provides Noah the details, He brings the animals, He secures the passengers. Noah simply obeyed. Obedience is the hallmark of victorious Christian living.
As we continue the Joy to the World Christmas Series, let us discover another way to experience joy this Christmas season—by pursuing our purpose. Instead of drifting through life, let us diligently seek the unique purpose that God has placed in our lives. To align ourselves with God’s will, listen to the message and discover your purpose.
As we progress through our series on 2 Samuel, today we will explore ten essential leadership principles that every leader should incorporate into their lives.
The first few verses of Genesis chapter six detail the giant problem that occurred just before the flood. There are differing views on what the Bible means by "sons of God" and the offspring of the marriages between them and the "daughters of men." We take a deep dive into those views and examine Scriptural support. One thing is for sure, Noah found favor. He experienced God's unearned grace, the same grace that flows to us today!
David is at one of the lowest points of his life but he has a calling that still remains. Listen to this message as we learn how to press on, even when we are defeated.
As we begin our new Joy to the World Christmas Series we start with giving thanks. This is our first way of having Joy this Christmas season.
Genesis chapter five unfolds 1,500+ years of the Messianic line. In fact, all of humanity is descended through this line via Noah and his sons. The curse of sin is on full display as we see the phrase "and he died" repeatedly. But Enoch did not die. He walked with God, preached righteousness, and denounced sin. Join us as we examine the line of the promised Seed (Genesis 3:15) and the intricate details of the Bible.
One small decision...good or bad...can have serious consequences. Listen to this message as we see the domino effect of Davud's poor decisions and where it leaves him.
How well are we doing at bringing people to Christ? if this is our mission and our command, then why does it seem to be secondary in our life?
Genesis chapter four contains many firsts recorded in Scripture. From the first murder and lie to the first formal poetry, there is much to explore. Emphasized in this section is the destruction of sin and the futility of depending upon self. Sin drowns us in shame and guilt, but God brings elevation and redemption. Self-reliance leads to boasting and blasphemy, recognizing our frailty leads us to the Cross. Join us as we examine these truths!
Are you waiting on someone to fail? Does it bring you happiness to see a certain person or persons suffering or struggling? God does not want us to live in this defeat. Ahithophel & Absalom were hurt by David, but seeking revenge is not the answer and it will lead to their defeat. Listen to this message and be free of bitterness.
With breaking news and false media from every angel, who can we trust and what is the source!?
The fall of man had far-reaching consequences. We struggle with them still today. Where does God's mercy and grace come into play? Right from the beginning, actually! Join us as we look at God's mercy and judgment on display through the covering of Adam and Eve and even their expulsion from the garden. One theme consistently rings true: there is only one way to God, and He must provide it.
Would you rather have good advice from a good man or godly counsel from a stranger? Listen to this message as we see notice godly lessons from an unlikely source.
At the Fall of man, Adam and Eve's eyes were opened. They knew they were naked and they were ashamed. In their shame, they hid from God. In this message, we look at how God initiates the redemption process through court-like proceedings.
The Bible paints the picture that persecution will come to all those who live godly lives. How can we walk through the persecution in our own life? And how does the judgment of God impact this process? Join us as we discover how David faced persecution and prayed for God‘s judgment to come.
David is at one of the lowest points of his life…and he has seen some low valleys! He needs a support system to help carry him along and thankfully there are people still faithful to help him.
God calls everything He had created "very good." There was no evil in His finished creation. Genesis 2 ends with Adam and Eve sharing perfection together. But Genesis 3 introduces a serpent, a temptation, sin, and shame. How did Adam and Eve fall so far so quickly? Join us as we discover that the temptation in the garden took a form with which we are all familiar.
Genesis chapter two gives us a magnified view of day six of Creation Week. God creates a special place for Adam and gives him a duty to perform and a restriction to obey. God also creates a special person for Adam when he is found to be alone. Join us as we talk about issues such as work, marriage, death, and morality. These are intensely practical for every day living so we must be biblically aligned in these areas!
Have you ever been determined to get something done? whether it be a project, job, or something you want, you strive after it until it is completed, or you have it. Missionary Hector Garcia visits us to tell us about Nehemiah's determination to build a wall for Israel. Take a listen to hear about what he faced in the process.
Absalom and David are still at odds, and now Absalom, David’s son, is seeking revenge for the pain he’s endured. He undermines the king and starts to fracture the kingdom, drawing others into the turmoil. Listen as we see the mess of division and what God thinks about it.
Genesis 2:4-7 gives a more detailed account of God preparing creation for man and the actual creation of man. The Bible tells us that man became a living soul after God breathed the breath of life into him. What does this mean for us today? Every human being, no matter the stage of development, is a soul. Join us as we examine some implications of that powerful truth.
How often have we heard the story of Shadrach Meshach and Abednego being thrown into the fiery furnace but being saved by God, yet how have we not noticed Nebuchadnezzar and his change through this amazing miracle. Take a listen and find out!
Evangelist and former Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church Lapel joins us to preach from Isaiah on prophets and how God uses his people to spread his word.
God giving dominion to mankind has many practical implications for our world today. It speaks to population control, environmentalism, and even scientific and medical testing. Yes, God gave man dominion over creation and a command to subdue creation, but He also gave us a pattern to rest. Join us as we unpack these two topics and their applications to our lives.
Bitterness impacts everyone it touches. King David was no exception. Life is too short to allow bitterness to destroy your relationships.
Who doesn’t want prosperity!? Even the thought of it makes us thrilled. A whole sect of Christianity has been built around the idea of prosperity. But what does the Bible say about prosperity and what warnings should we be aware of? Listen to this message to find out.
Days five and six of creation week present multiple difficulties for evolutionary thinking. Despite what is presented as fact, evolutionists themselves have serious questions when it comes to sea, air, and land creatures. These issues are compounded when discussing God's ultimate creation: mankind. What does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God? Join us we look at days five and six of creation week in Genesis 1.
How can we have hope when we look at our world? Is it even possible and if so, what does it look like?
Sometimes it's easier to overlook problems going on with children. It's too much effort and we see our own faults. Such was the case with David-but there are 3 direct consequences we see with passive parenting.
God displays his power over the sea and the land and creates a fully-functioning ecosystem. He creates the sun, moon, and stars in a word. God gives scarce explanation to these amazing feats but the entire Bible is dedicated to the story of redemption. Give a listen and be encouraged that the One who made the stars - in all of their power - made you and loves you!
Jesus reminds everyone that the greatest need and miracle a person has is to have their sins forgiven. So often, Christians hold back from God using them to share this need because of obstacles. Listen to this message and notice the 4 obstacles that are still very prevalent today.
We see David’s family beginning to fall apart as Amnon rapes Tamar. What a mess and what a heartbreaking passage. All of this because lust began in Amnon and a friend (Jonadab) helped carry it out.
In the first two days of the Creation Week, God begins to bring distinction and order to His creation. In this lesson we discuss questions like: What is the light God created? What are the waters above the firmament? Why did God take 24-hours to create?
Can we know what the Bible says and understand it? Listen as we unpack days one and two of creation.
Is it possible to measure love and if so, how are you doing? Listen to this thought provoking message as we see how to love God more today than ever before.
The Bible says "In the beginning God created." But is that really what it means? The first two verses of Genesis have vast implications for your life. We see God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit. We see the beginning of all things. The towering declaration of God in these verses refutes all false religions. Join us as we explore what God has for us in the first two verses of one of the most God-centered chapters in all the Bible.
Paul wraps up this letter to this local church by reminding them that their heart, lives and service should bring glory to Christ.
Did you know that the answers to many of life’s biggest questions are discovered in Genesis 1-11? In this second introductory message, we answer questions like: Does Genesis really conflict with science? Can one believe both Genesis and science? Does a Christian have a responsibility to understand and defend his faith?
Part two of building a strong foundation in Genesis.
Paul brings the letter home and to the workplace as he applies the message to everyday living.
What keeps us from telling others about Christ? Listen to the words of Christ as they call us to action.
Paul writes this to warn and help the church to reject worldly philosophies. Philosophies that we still see knocking on the doors of churches today.
Paul reminds the Colossians of their salvation found in Christ alone. Jesus has changed our purpose and position.
What is a servant’s heart and why does it even matter to me? Take a listen to see which servant’s heart do you resemble?
Will we be obedient or disobedient in sharing God’s truth with the people God has called us to reach?
On this Fathers Day Sunday, let’s look at a man named Heman in the Bible. Let’s look at his successes and downfalls to see how we can be a He-Man today!
What are we holding on to that is keeping us from getting to the place that God has for us!? Listen to this message and be challenged to leave your idols behind so you truly follow Christ.
We all struggle with bearing the weight of our own expectations. Disappointment, discouragement, and uncertainty threaten to overwhelm us. Join us as we learn from David that our expectations must rest only in God.
Nathan confronts David with his sin. Listen to his response to Nathan and to the Lord. Sin has consequences, but God is ready to forgive our sin if we truly confess and forsake.
If the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, why does God often seem to make zigzags? Listen to this message as we examine the detours God takes us on in our walk with Him.
David's sin goes from bad to worse as he attempts to cover up his sin. But make no mistake-God is watching and He will not bless David's futile efforts.
As we conclude our Wilderness University study, we look at Jesus to see how to overcome the temptations that come to us while we are in the wilderness.
As we continue our Wilderness University Study, we look at David to see how we are to praise God, even when circumstances are not ideal.
As we continue our Wilderness University Study, we will look at a young lady named Hagar in Genesis 16 and 21. She was broken and traumatized and alone in helping her son, that is, until God showed up.
Fear has doubts and focuses on self. As we examine the courage in Joab, we will see how he ENcouraged others and got the victory for a greater cause.
What a story of mercy, kindness and love. King David will welcome a hurting man to dine at his table. What is the identity of this man!? Listen to find out
After a mountaintop experience, Elijah now finds himself in the wilderness running for his life. How did he get here and how will he get out?
Don't miss God's plan-wait on it-but stay busy while you wait. Let's look at the life of Moses as we enroll at the Wilderness University.
The Christian journey is marked by a continuous pursuit of spiritual growth, where our deep hunger for righteousness is met with God's provision for godly living, ultimately leading us toward an eternity with Him.
Take God's Test-Deuteronomy 8-As we begin our new wilderness series, we notice the Israelites and "why" behind the wilderness. Listen now to see what this means for you.
Listen to missionary Shane Tasker preach a message calling for more laborers to be faithful to go, and to stay.
God desires to give your tongue a purpose. How can He do that and what does that look like? Take a listen to find out!
As David continues to get things in order in the kingdom he desires to bring the Ark of the Covenant home. But, they have a major setback and the Ark ends up residing at a unique location. Listen to this profound message of the impact of God's Words and presence
What is the powerhouse behind what you say? Take a listen as we examine who/what is guiding our heart and how to be sure we are using it for God's glory
Now that David is king over Israel, all eyes are upon him. How will he respond and what will he do in his first days? Listen to this message as we learn very important lessons from God's Word
If God is just, where does that leave us as sinners? Take a listen to this simple but yet life-changing Gospel message.
Under Observation: II Samuel 3:17-39. David was under intense observation and the decisions he made would affect the entire nation of Israel. Listen to this message on bitterness, humility and influence.
Philippians 4:19...what a verse. But how does God do it!? Let's go all the way back to Genesis to see how God supplies needs for His children.
While king of Judah (not of all of Israel), David made a few foolish decisions that had dire consequences on his family. Just because something is culturally acceptable does not make it right in the eyes of God.
How do we overcome defeatism in our lives-it's not through a change of circumstance but rather a change in our identity and that can only come through Jesus!
It is very difficult to live between the promise and the fulfillment. Waiting can be so difficult, but it is in these moments God grows our faith and prepares us for our position He leads us to.
Listen to this message from our founding pastor as he encourages the church to press on!
Ever ask "WHY?" Listen to this message as missionary Graham Young preaches on how to approach this question with God.
How do we influence others for Christ. This sure-fire formula from Paul to the church at Thessalonica is a perfect way to help others follow Christ-grab a pen and listen now!
Today, we launched our vision theme for the year: "With Joy." take a listen to learn more about what the Bible says about Joy.
What a sad chapter as we look at the death of Saul, King of Israel. Sin finally caught up to him and didn't just affect his life. Listen to find all the areas that Saul's sin had a direct effect on.
David teaches a lesson to his men: We are all in this together. Take time to listen to this message to see how this played out and what we can learn from it.
Joshua has huge shoes to fill. As he takes becomes the leader and successor to Moses, He needs to know 3 facts that God reminds him of. As God calls you to fulfill His plan, these 3 facts will help you too. Don't miss God's Word to Joshua and God's Word to you.
Do you desire to do God's will? If so, how will you accomplish it? Until my will submits to Gods will, I will continue to have my strength. But when my will matches His will-I will have His power. But how do I stick to it!? Listen now to find 3 principles to help you stay faithful
It's Christmas time and everyone wants to give and/or receive that PERFECT gift. But what does the perfect gift look like? And if it were given would we even desire it? Listen now as Jesus presented a gift to an unlikely receiver.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
There are over 300 prophecies about Jesus. Most having to do with His first/Christmas coming. These were given to know who Jesus was. With the knowledge accountability-you are accountable to make a decision about Jesus!
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
Following a massive trial, David repents and is ready to follow God. God not only hears and answers David, but gives him a purpose once again.
God addresses four fears during the arrival of Jesus. What are they and how do they relate to our fears today? Take a listen to find out.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
Peace. What is it and how do we get it? Especially around this Christmas time of the year! Listen to this message as we learn about peace with God and peace from God with a man named Simeon.
David, along with his might men, heads back to Ziklag after not being welcome with Philistines. Upon his arrival he finds destruction at home. David is at his wits end and through this testing comes to a very stressful and overwhelming point of his life. What will he do next!? Take a listen to find out.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
At this point, David has been living among the Philistines for over a year. He can't go back to Israel for fear of his life. He is in a tough spot but in this chapter he is now now in an even more difficult position where he finds himself at war against Israel. What will he find out after this trial?
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
Rebellion & Witchcraft-I Samuel 28
In desperation, Saul decides to disguise himself and go to the Witch of Endor to contact a late friend. He is trying to hear from God but does it the wrong way. Take a listen to this message as we cover the topic of demonic & evil spirits.
Jesus' words in Matthew 6:25-33 gives us the cure to the human condition of anxiety. Trusting in God's provision and prioritizing His kingdom enable us to live a life of peace and assurance. If we choose to trust Him daily, we will find freedom from the burden of worry and step into the richness of His abundant provision.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
David is physically, emotionally and spiritually exhausted. Ever been there? He's not in a good place and to make matters worse, he is making big decisions that have deadly consequences.
God desires to use our lives for a greater purpose and plan then we could ever imagine. But how do we get in a spot that would allow use to be used? Listen to find 4 ways to enhance our usability for God's work.
Who doesn't want to have prosperity? But the real question is...what do you want prosperity in? Some confuse Christianity with a Prosperity Gospel but this is not what the Bible teaches. So, what does the Bible teach about SPIRITUAL prosperity and how do we gain it?
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
Influence-to move along; to act on and affect. Who is influencing us? What is influencing us? Who are we influencing & to what…or to Who? Take a listen to this messages that was preached on a 5th Sunday Kids Sunday
Why is revenge the natural response of man? We don't have to be taught how to get revenge, it just comes natural to us. But, with spiritual maturity and faith in God, we can learn to trust each situation in God's hands.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
Have you ever prayed and God didn't answer the way you expected? Have you ever been at the end of your rope, exhausted and worn out? Ever felt like you were in a never ending tunnel wanting to give up? God is now ready to speak and I believe He will to you through this message
Just because it's easy doesn't make it right. Sometimes in life we think we can take a shortcut to get to the destination. While that might sometimes be true, it is definitely not always true. Remember the destination is important, but the journey is the story that leads to the destination. Make sure we are faithful to do it God's way, not looking for a shortcut that could have dire consequences
Missions Revival 2023 is all about the Heartbeat of God "Missions". Listen as we learn about three aspects of how we can be involved in Missions, Pray-Give-Go.
Bryan & Cheri Stensaas joined BIMI in 1977 and were Missionaries to the Military in Spain for 8 years. After the military basis began to close they came back to the States Where Bro. Bryan pastored for 3 years. While pastoring he felt the call of God to Africa where they served for 21 years. Due to health reasons, they are now Stateside helping in his son's church while teaching and traveling preaching for different churches.
Missions Revival 2023 is all about the Heartbeat of God "Missions". Listen as we learn about three aspects of how we can be involved in Missions, Pray-Give-Go.
Bryan & Cheri Stensaas joined BIMI in 1977 and were Missionaries to the Military in Spain for 8 years. After the military basis began to close they came back to the States Where Bro. Bryan pastored for 3 years. While pastoring he felt the call of God to Africa where they served for 21 years. Due to health reasons, they are now Stateside helping in his son's church while teaching and traveling preaching for different churches.
Missions Revival 2023 is all about the Heartbeat of God "Missions". Listen as we learn about three aspects of how we can be involved in Missions, Pray-Give-Go.
Bryan & Cheri Stensaas joined BIMI in 1977 and were Missionaries to the Military in Spain for 8 years. After the military basis began to close they came back to the States Where Bro. Bryan pastored for 3 years. While pastoring he felt the call of God to Africa where they served for 21 years. Due to health reasons, they are now Stateside helping in his son's church while teaching and traveling preaching for different churches.
Missions Revival 2023 is all about the Heartbeat of God "Missions". Listen as we learn about three aspects of how we can be involved in Missions, Pray-Give-Go.
Zach grew up as a Missionary Kid (MK) in the Philippines as a child. After attending a local university the lord burdened his heart for the young people in the universities. Now he travels and helps local churches start Campus ministries.
Missions Revival 2023 is all about the Heartbeat of God "Missions". Listen as we learn about three aspects of how we can be involved in Missions, Pray-Give-Go.
Bryan & Cheri Stensaas joined BIMI in 1977 and were Missionaries to the Military in Spain for 8 years. After the military basis began to close they came back to the States Where Bro. Bryan pastored for 3 years. While pastoring he felt the call of God to Africa where they served for 21 years. Due to health reasons, they are now Stateside helping in his son's church while teaching and traveling preaching for different churches.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
Asaph (worship leader prophet during King David's reign) lays his heart out in this Psalm and is brutally honest about how he feels and what he is going through. He even admits that his concerns even led him to almost walk away from God!
In this story we meet 2 men named Nadab and Abihu. These men were no stranger to the laws of God. They were called out by God to be priests for the people. They had seen so many miracles from their creator, but holiness and faithfulness wasn't something they wanted to continue to do. Join us and see what happens when we bring our strange fire, our empty worship before God and ask him to bless it. Let's get into what God is blessing and not ask God to bless our sinful worship.
Scripture, inspired by God, holds the authority and transformative power to equip believers for all aspects of life, fostering personal growth, guiding ministry, and shaping their faith.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
The Will of God-I Samuel 23:1-14
What does it mean to be in the will of God? Better yet, how do we find it!? God does NOT want to hide His will from you. Take a listen to discover God's will for your life today while you prepare for your tomorrow.
Greatest of All Time-why do we compare and have a need to find and/or be the best? In this message we will see 4 truths about G.O.A.T. mentality with each point following the acronym. Get your pen and notebook ready and here we go!
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
David has nowhere else to run. He physically can't return to his home, his family, his king, his friend and not even his enemy wants him. But David is anointed by God! What is God doing and what will God do with David? As David enters the cave, so do others. And it is here that God shows David some of the greatest lessons on mentorship. Take a listen to this powerful message on leading, even when you are deep in your own dark cave.
Paranoia is defined as, "The delusional belief that one is being persecuted, harassed, or betrayed by others." Does God want a Christian to be paranoid? In this message we will now look at King Saul and see the root cause of paranoia and how we can overcome this thought process in our minds.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
All of us have probably experienced seasons of discouragement. We can be discouraged from situations, people and sometimes even ourselves. Some great Bible heroes even faces seasons of discouragement. People have a lot to say about it, but what does the Bible say? Listen as we have a part 1 and part 2 mini series on discouragement.
John Wooden said, "Character is how you behave when nobody is watching.” I’ll add this..character is how you behave when nobody is watching." David was just anointed to king...why? Because God chose him...but why did God choose him? He had good, Godly character. Let's look deep into the Scriptures to see what kind of character David had and how we can emulate it in our lives too so God will in turn use us too!
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
Pastor Kurt Copeland fills in for our Pastor this Sunday morning. Take a listen as he opens the word with us!
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
Juan es el majestuoso evangelista. Es el águila que se eleva con ojos perforadores. El suyo es el Evangelio del Hijo de Dios. No podemos describir la deidad de Cristo en lenguaje más claro que Juan utiliza. Estaba con Dios. Era Dios. Hizo las obras de Dios, porque él era el Creador. Si alguna duda de su deidad, deben hacerlo en un desafío distinto al lenguaje de la Sagrada Escritura. -Charles Spurgeon
Únete a nosotros el domingo a las 18:00 mientras estudiamos a través del libro de Juan.
We have probably all heard of fixer upper’s but has anyone heard of a breaker downer? No, we don’t do that. Sure, we might demo but it’s to make better, not worse. Lot, Abraham's nephew, never set out to destroy his home but yet that is exactly what happened. How did he get here? Listen to hear the 5 steps of degression in his life.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
If you are were to be who God called you to be what would that look like? If you were to do what God called you to do, what would you be doing? Many never accomplish all that God has for them due to fear. But before we go in vain, we should make sure this is God's will and not ours. Listen to this message as we look at Jonathan's mighty conquest for the Lord.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
The Israelites are faced with their first challenge since Saul becoming king. How will they respond to the threat that has come to their land? Take a listen to find out.
Jesus teaches the multitude and his disciples a parable about the sower. This week we learn the explanation of the parable and the application of the soil. This concludes last weeks message.
Saul is now announced to be the king but instead of coming forward he runs and hides. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your calling, purpose or opportunity? Last week we learned that God will equip you and this week we see that it's time to accept and go forward in that calling.
Jesus teaches the multitude and his disciples a parable about the sower. This week we learn the importance of a parable and the application of the sower. Be sure to listen to part 2 of this message as we examine the soil.
Saul is now anointed to be the first king over Israel. God comes in and changes Saul to give him the ability to speak and be used like never before.
Paul comes to Corinth to start a church. There, he meets Aquila & Priscilla (whose name means respected woman). Through the rise of a feminist movement people scream for respect and rights. The Bible identifies the differences between male and female but neither is a lesser value. Priscilla didn’t need to prove anything but yet she was respected by many, but most of all by God.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
With a culture that is always changing, how can a Christian be on guard for attacks from the enemy? What does that opposition look like? How can you be prepared? As a Christian it does matter how you respond. The blessing to the Christian is that through the fiery trials, 3 things happen. Listen now to discover what happens on the other side of this testing and/or trial
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
Listen to Pastor Trent and Pastor David teach our adults and kids about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and how Christians, as well as Pharisees reacted.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
eople desire authenticity in relationships. But how is that done and what is God's desire? Listen to this practical message as we take off the filters and be reactive in being real in our relationships.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
In failing, the Israelites had to learn some hard lessons on what not to do. They were mixing God with idols and it wasn't going well. Now, they desire to get right with God and be restored. Do you know God wants to restore you once again. Listen to see how we get true restoration after we fail.
People desire authenticity in relationships. But how is that done and what is God's desire? Listen to this practical message as we take off the filters and be active in being real in our relationships.
Will you watch and pray with me for one hour?-Jesus
Listen to the message as we see what Jesus experienced in the Garden of Gethsemane.
If we are not careful, we can fall into the comparison trap so quickly. Of course we can learn lessons from others, but there are some dangers as well. Listen to find the 3 dangers about comparing yourself with yourself or with others.
Rest. What does it look like and how do we get it? Take a listen to see how we can gain REST in our lives.
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension, to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
God desires to have the glory in every aspect of our lives. But what happens, when we want our glory instead? There is a catastrophic result. Take a listen to find out more.
What if Christians actually took that step of faith God is asking of them? Take a listen as Pastor Chavez teaches us about a man named Jonathan, and his example for us today.
Take a listen as Pastor Chavez shows us how to know we are filled with the spirit, and what that looks like in our lives.
Take a listen as Pastor Chavez teaches us the meaning of Sabbath, and the significance of finding rest in Jesus.
God is still speaking today, the problem is people aren't preparing their hearts to hear from God. They aren't listening. Listen to this message to see how we can better listen to God.
After feeding over 5,000 people and walking on water, Jesus had quite a following. So, why did thousands quit following him the very next day!?
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension, to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
Believers in the church are not perfect. People say the church is full of hypocrites and I would agree with some of that. There are not hypocrites in the church because people are imperfect. There are hypocrites in the church when they do religious duties without relationship. Hypocrites worship a pretend god, not Jehovah God.
Listen now as we continue in our I Samuel series
Why did you ask God for what you have & what are you now doing with it? Could it be that maybe we were not dedicated to God, we were dedicated to what we want and it was proven in our lack of commitment? Listen now as we begin this new series from the Book of I Samuel
Join us as we walk through the book of Acts, examining the remarkable spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. From Jesus’s ascension, to the birth of the church at Pentecost, to Paul’s missionary journeys—and continuing today—the church is God’s witness, on mission for Jesus’s kingdom.
How do we find God? Have you ever found Him? Listen to this message as we discover how to come to God from the Book of Deuteronomy
What are you chasing after for satisfaction? Is it a promotion? That special person you've had your eye on? Or perhaps popularity and friends, but it never seems to give you that feeling of comfort or relief you'd hoped for and only seems to help you survive another day. Take a listen as we talk about Jesus, and the difference between surviving and thriving.
Prayer: what is it and how do we do it? Listen to this Kid’s Sunday message as we dive deeper into PRAYer
Join us each week as we study the book of Ephesians in a series we have called "Sit, walk, Stand." We are learning how to STAND in Spiritual Warfare. During this message we conclude the book of Ephesians.
Who or what is your identity in? Who are you? Take a listen to find out who our identity should be in and how to watch out for the enemy desiring to steal it!
This message was preached at our vision launch service for 2023. Take a listen to see how we can effectively consider one another.
Coming off of the holidays and into the new year it can be exciting to have a fresh start and push ahead. Yet, most people start to go back on their commitments and resolutions within the first month! During this message learn about drifting away. How it happens, and how we can avoid it.
Join us each week as we study the book of Ephesians in a series we have called "Sit, walk, Stand." We are learning how to STAND in Spiritual Warfare. Durig this message we learn about the sword of the Spirit.
2023: A new year and a fresh start. As we begin this year, I believe God is calling us to, “Rise Up.” But with any stand comes opposition. Take a listen and note 3 criticisms that will come from the enemy and how we can overcome come them.
Join us each week as we study the book of Ephesians in a series we have called, "Sit, Walk, Stand." We are now learning how to STAND in Spiritual Warfare. During this message we learn about the helmet of salvation.
What makes a place Special? Is it the place or what happened there? Listen to Pastor Aaron as he preaches about the significant event that took place in a seemingly little insignificant town.
God tells Joseph to take Mary and Jesus and “flee” to Egypt. In this passage we see 3 characteristics in Joseph that seem to be lacking in many Christians today. God help us to be faithful like Joseph.
Do you desire to be a 21st Century wise man? In this message, we learn how to be wise by seeking Christ!
Everyone wants to give that perfect gift. We spend much time, thought, and money on finding just the right one. We can't wait to see the receiver's response when they open it! Consider God’s perfect gift…Jesus Christ. So much sacrifice, love, and commitment. What do we do with God’s perfect gift? Listen to see why God's gift is so perfect and how we can have the proper response to His gift.
Is it possible to turn pain into a purpose? If so, how do we do it? Do we say a simple prayer, give enough money or attend church enough times?
By looking at the life of Jabez, we can find some insight on how to do just that-turn pain into purpose. Grab a pen and a Bible, take a listen and walk away differently!
We love a mountain-top experience with God but what about a valley-low experience with God. Is He still there in the valleys? Not just an idea but is He really!? Take a listen to find out.
Have you made a decision? Are you looking for help? We would love to connect with you at www.solidrockbc.net/connectionlink.
Our Associate Trent Speaks to us today about a subject that touches all of our lives! We will examine a passage that will show us why we should not worry, what to do instead and the benefits of following its instruction.
Have you made a decision? Are you looking for help? We would love to connect with you at www.solidrockbc.net/connectionlink.
Our Youth Pastor, David, speaks to us about the importance of reaching the next generation.
Have you made a decision? Are you looking for help? We would love to connect with you at www.solidrockbc.net/connectionlink.
In this service, we begin a 3-week study in the Book of Ruth. We will see three principles from Ruth Chapter 1: Running Won't Solve Your Problems, It's Time to Come Home, and To Get Where God Is-You, Have to Leave Where God Isn't.